| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2025 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Friction Stir Welding and Processing XIII
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| Presentation Title |
Friction Stir Processing of 316L Stainless Steel for Improvements in Biomedical Application |
| Author(s) |
Kaleb Bates, Isaac Andorful, Robert Hovanski, Sophie Wartenta, Quentin Allen |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Kaleb Bates |
| Abstract Scope |
Friction Stir Processing (FSP) has been investigated as a means of improving mechanical and tribological properties such as hardness, corrosion resistance, and wear resistance. FSP was successfully performed at high and low temperatures on 316L plates by adjusting RPM and tool engagement. Hardness and corrosion resistance testing was performed, along with Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) to analyze grain refinement and grain boundary misalignment. The hardness of the treated 316L increased by 22.5%, and while the corrosion rate decreased, this change was not statistically significant. Nevertheless, these results demonstrate the potential of FSP to enhance the in-vivo performance of biomedical implants. Corrosion testing in bovine serum found that 316L’s performance in the human body can be further optimized. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Characterization, High-Temperature Materials, Biomaterials |